There are advantages having a casino host. They can get you reservations for shows and restaurants and sporting events, and they can make sure you get a hotel room that fits your needs.
But I have also met players who feel intimidated about having a host, because they don't want to feel obligated to play a certain amount. Let's face it, they say, you have a host because your play or action justified having a host. That's a pretty good reason for not wanting to deal with a host.
So, how do you feel about having a host? And more importantly, do you feel obligated to have a certain amount of play or action at a casino to "keep the host satisfied?"
A lot of gaming experts say you should never "play for comps" but it you are playing at a certain level to "keep your host satisfied" you have reached the pinnacle of "playing for comps," haven't you?
And with some casino companies now issuing comps based on computerized tracking of your play, do you feel a host is not needed in the first place?